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NEW STUDY: Unions Good for Members and Nonmembers Alike

A NEW STUDY SUGGESTS A dramatic decline in the density of U.S. labor unions since the 1970s has resulted in lower wages for both union...

New Market Project Slated to Boost Upstate Economy

The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) held three hearings upstate on the Dominion New Market air permits for...

Cuomo Announces Completion of New Track for LIRR Double Track

Governor Cuomo announced the completion of new track laying between Central Islip and Ronkonkoma for the LIRR Double Track project. The...

5Pointz Rally Shines Light on Developer

The TRUTH came out at a rally in Long Island City about the developers of a new residential project being built at the once cherished...

Cuomo May Forge Agreement Between Labor & Real Estate Through New 421-A Proposal

According to the New York Times, Governor Cuomo suggested a proposal that would resolve differences over the now-expired 421-a tax break....

NYSLOF Pursues Fight for Deserved Jobs in Queens

In the wake of a demolished graffiti mural space, Unions are slighted by developer. What was once considered to be "the world's premier...

NYSLOF Supports Crucial 3rd Track in Long Island

Both supporters and opponents of a proposed third track on the LIRR’s Main Line had the opportunity to present their side to state...

Don't Blame Natural Gas, Embrace It

LIUNA General President Terry O'Sullivan submitted an op-ed in the special to syracuse.co We've been hearing a lot from Sen. Bernie...

Rebuild NY Now Rally in Albany

Thousands of construction contractors, local transportation officials, business groups and the Laborers from Locals 190 and 157 banded...

Hillary Clinton Post-Super Tuesday Rally In New York City

On Wednesday, March 2, Hillary Clinton was in New York City for a rally with supporters. At the event, held at the Jacob K. Javits...